But in a Facebook post, South Yorkshire Police’s operational support unit said although the ‘vast majority’ of those at the meet were ‘enjoying themselves’ a ‘small minority were causing problems for the rest’.

They found some motorists using the Dearne Valley Parkway as a race track while ‘hundreds’ of spectators lined the route.

One uninsured motorist in a Ford Fiesta was stopped after being caught driving at over 100mph.

In an open letter posted on Facebook, for those who use Cortonwood for car meets and the Dearne Valley Parkway to speed, the operational support unit said: “Tonight, being sent to Cortonwood to patrol the main arterial route of the Dearne Valley Parkway.

“Hundreds of people lining the dual carriageway, vehicles travelling past at high speed.

“Seeing groups of young people risking their lives, and those of others, in the manner of their driving.